Bearded dragon has stopped eating, but full of energy???

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Firstly, I am a new owner and my buddy Rex here is my first dragon. He is currently 16 inches long and about 9 months old. Ever since I got him, he has been a picky eater. I've tried tons of fruits and veggies, yet he hardly expresses interest in anything. About 3 months ago, I was able to get him to eat squash and blueberries (and occasional banana). I also have him on Phoenix Worms as his primary bug.

All of a sudden, about 10 days ago, he just stopped eating. He won't accept anything I give him at all, and he just wants out. I've managed to get him to nibble on a banana and eat 3 phoenix worms since he stopped eating (by basically whacking his mouth with them for 5 minutes). He is just a ball of energy and just sprints away from me when I take him out. I've noticed he always sprints towards my bedroom door, and runs out into the kitchen (no clue why he picks the kitchen).

Like I come back from class, and the second he sees me he hops off his basking hammock and glass surfs like crazy until I get him out. He sprays water and food all over the place and just runs up against the glass edges of the tank.

For specifics, his basking spot gets pretty hot. I swapped the rock back over earlier, I had the hammock up close to the light and he would "vent" with his mouth (I had to fight a bug infestation and somehow they were getting into the rocks I had). I've already got a Reptisun 10.0 bulb, just trying to figure out how/where to get the mounting fixture. I ordered a thermometer, the one I was using broke.

He still poops, and it seems as normal and smelly as ever (not sure what he is pooping out exactly). I haven't had him fecal tested, mainly because I have no idea what exactly would "warrant" a vet visit. I'm not quite sure what to do, just looking for expert advice.

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CooperDragon

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He looks nice and healthy. Based on his age I'd guess it's hormones. It's spring mating season so they're all a bit more active than usual. When they do this they often lose appetite for a bit. Just keep food available as usual and let him take what he wants. Give him a chance to run around and burn off some energy. He should return to normal after a while.
 

NeoMcCreations

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Wait, so the issue is he is a teenager and he is high on hormones because he thinks he will get a lucky lady to play with???

I mean makes sense, but I was convinced he wanted more heat or something. XD

Now that you mention it, he has been bobbing once or twice a day the last week...
 

MCHRKiller

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I would also check to make sure heat inside the enclosure is not too high...warmer outdoor weather means our homes are warmer so some cage fluctuations may also be to cause. Otherwise yes...a teenager :lol:
 

NeoMcCreations

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I will have a thermometer setup on Weds on his cool/hot sides, but I've touched the rock and it doesn't feel super hot.
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
You might want to invest in a Infrared Heat gun for the most accurate temps in tank -- you can get them from Walmart Home Depot or Lowes for around $10
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